How do you pronounce "cheers"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɪrz/ (CHIRZ). In British English: /tʃˈɪəz/ (CH-i). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɪrz/ (CHIRZ). In Australian English: /tʃˈiəz/ (CH-ee).

Is "cheers" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɪrz/ (CHIRZ), while in British English it's /tʃˈɪəz/ (CH-i).

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cheers

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/ˈtʃɪrz/

CHIRZ

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tʃɪrzcheers

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